Myofascial slings are structures that are anatomically connected and functionally related. This fascinating information into our understanding of the human musculoskeletal system continues to emerge from both research and clinical application. Slings and chains are windows into a deeper appreciation of true function.

If walking is the most repeated movement we do in a day, then poor mechanics can lead to cumulative injury. Understanding whether the problems are top down, bottom up or middle out will allow you to provide exercises to improve your client’s movement. Exercises for intervention are explained and demonstrated.

Functional training is guessing without understanding functional anatomy. Myofascial slings are windows into a deeper appreciation of true anatomical function. They are literally the link in connecting the interdependent parts of the body. This workshop will help you understand how they relate to functional movement patterns for more effective program design.

Limitations and dysfunctions of the hip joint result in a transfer of responsibility to the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine is not designed to work the way the hips do, and the outcome is often low-back pain. 85% of all adults will experience low-back pain, and recognizing the contribution of the hips is key to long-term function and prevention.

Eighty-five percent of all adults will experience low-back pain during their lifetime. Limitations and dysfunctions of the hip joint result in a transfer of responsibility to the lumbar spine, which is not designed to work the way the hips do. We will take a look at the functional interdependency of the hips and the lumbar spine, and delve into the unique mechanical properties of the iliopsoas muscle and it’s affect on upper-body and lower-body motion.

All movements of the body (including exercise) have three primary components: physiological, biomechanical and neurological. It is critical to understand and consider these three components with each and every exercise. Programs that emphasize one component only may have adverse effects on the outcome of a client’s progress. In fact, this narrow approach can be potentially dangerous to a client or athlete.

The process of assessing and correcting imbalances can sometimes seem like a daunting task. There is currently so much information on the topic that it is hard to know where to begin. This 7-hour, hands-on preconference course will provide trainers with a structured approach to conducting static and dynamic assessments as well as corrective exercise design that will improve client function and quality of movement.